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Santa Maria—Veterans seeking resources such as free healthcare screenings, employment assistance, clothing, crisis counseling and more can attend the annual Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down on Oct. 25, 2025. The 13 th annual event is designed primarily for homeless and at-risk veterans, and will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St. The event is limited to the first 500 veterans, legal spouses and dependent children younger than 18.
Applications for veterans who want to attend the Stand Down are available at the Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down website: http://www.sbcountystanddown.com or by calling Supervisor Steve Lavagnino’s Office at (805) 346-8402. The Stand Down was created to provide veterans in need with a huge variety of resources, including food, haircuts, clothing, gear such as boots, tents and blankets, resume assistance, showers, educational resources, legal guidance, chaplain services, readjustment counseling and more…